Zapatero’s Jewels: Investigation Seeks Exact Origin.
Former Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero admitted the jewels were ‘courtesy gifts’. The jewels are worth 1.3 million euros. A court is investigating a suspected crime of bribery.
The investigation began after approximately 80 jewels were found in Zapatero’s office. The jewels, consisting of diamonds and precious stones, are valued at 1.323.915 euros. The prosecutor wants to know when the jewels were assembled. Zapatero stated the jewels were a ‘gesture of courtesy’ and he had no political involvement. The prosecutor is also looking into the current market value of the jewels.
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Highlights
Zapatero Admits Jewels Gift
José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero said the jewels were ‘courtesy gifts’.
Jewels Value Over 1.3 Million
The jewels are valued at approximately 1.3 million euros.
Prosecutor Seeks Assembly Date
The prosecutor wants to know when the jewels were assembled.
Zapatero Denies Fraud Intent
Zapatero stated he had no intention of defrauding.
Prosecutor Demands More Information
The prosecutor asked for more data about the jewels’ value and setting.